WordPress Hacked? Get Help Removing Virus
Godaddy will not take blame for this reoccurring virus, but this year alone the WordPress hack that includes a “pop up virus scans” is becoming a regular annoying problem. Even sites that are running the latest most up-to-date version of wordpress are still finding themselves hit with this backdoor virus.
I know first hand, as it has attacked a few sites I know. I have since recommended a switch of hosting providers
The virus is added through backdoor FTP clients that add a new file in your scripts directory called jquery.js . They then insert that file into the header or footer files of your site. It also inserts an iFrame that calls a 3rd party site which is known for malware or other malicious activities.
Here are a few simple steps to help when such a problem occurs
- Add a Maintenance Mode plugin
This will allow you to not fill pressured in a panic situation when trying to clean out your site. - Contact Godaddy
Let them know that you’ve been hacked. They are not worth wasting a whole lot of time on as you are the one of hundred people probably with the same problem. - Clean
Click on Editor and go through all your php files, remove the unwanted code. Usually it’s sitting at the top of each and every page. **If you don’t make these type of changes on a regular basis get a hold of a copy of the wordpress theme. Open it up and compare the code at the top of the pages
Helpful future tricks:
Backup your files
Change your passwords with Godaddy’s hosting network.
If you are still lost contact me. I have a anti-virus code that can clean your site is 5 min.